Danielle Beaudin Debut CD: Wait For Your Love

Wait for Your Love is the first CD from local singer/singer songwriter Danielle Beaudin.  If this debut disc is any indication, we should expect a lot of great things from this talented lady.

Boasting  a few high energy tunes (Sun Will Shine, Everything and Nothing), great bluesy numbers (Take a Little More) and beautiful softer moments (Don't Walk Away, Little Bird), the disc is an incredible, multi-faceted musical ride.

Danielle's voice handles it all with style and the instrumentation is amazing.  She's joined here by members of Freedom Train (Carl Jennings even co-wrote the songs and produced the CD), Tim Allard, and Aaron Goldstein (Lee Harvey Osmond, Huron).

The CD is available at her wonderful live shows and as a download through her website.

Videos below courtesy of Danielle's YouTube Page







Links: Danielle Beaudin, More Danielle Beaudin Stories, More CD Releases

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News Roundup (Aaron Goldstein, Daniel Lanois, Paul Langille)

Local

• Paul Langille's First 2 CD Reissues available on iTunes: Life After December, Same Way . . . Different
• View story on Steve Strongman

Canada

• Bluegrass Music Association of Canada Facebook Page
• Muddy Fraser passes

World

• Nothing But the Blues Podcast #190
• Blues CD New Releases for May 2012
• Mike "Iron Man" Burkes passes

Funny Stuff

• Superhero Blues cartoon

Blasts from the Past

• 2009: Performer of the Week: Kim Lister
• 2010: New Caretakers CD + Release Party
• Tiny Bill Cody@Moonshine Cafe

Featured Videos

Links: Aaron Goldstein, More Aaron Goldstein Stories, Video couresy of High or Hurtin'



Video courtesy of Werleysv



Links: Daniel Lanois, More Daniel Lanois Stories, Video courtesy of Stardust2

Hamilton Music Award Winners

The 2010 Hamilton Music Awards were given out on Sunday November 21 at the McIntyre Theatre in Mohawk College.

Below is a complete list of winners. Congratulations

• Female Artist of the Year: Sarah Harmer
• Male Artist of the Year: Harrison Kennedy
• Local Group of the Year by the People’s Choice: Dry Country
• New Artist/Group of the Year: Harlan Pepper
• Folk/Roots Recording of the Year: Harlan Pepper - Young And Old
• Folk/Traditional Recording of the Year: Scantily Plaid - This One's For You
• ArcelorMittal Dofasco Industry Lifetime Achievement Award – Bob Payne
• Rock Recording of the Year: The Reason - Fools
• Blues Recording of the Year: Harrison Kennedy - One Dog Barking
• Alt/Country Recording of the Year: Ginger St. James and the Grinders - Spank, Sparkle & Growl
• Jazz Recording of the Year: Diana Panton - Pink
• ArcelorMittal Dofasco Music Lifetime Achievement Award (Posthumous) – Gene Lees
• Country Recording of the Year: Tia McGraff - Diversity
• Female Adult Alternative Recording of the Year: Sarah Harmer - Oh Little Fire
• Male Adult Alternative Recording of the Year: Luke Doucet – Steel City Trawler
• Religious Recording of the Year:Peter Tigchelaar - Gracious Window
• ArcelorMittal Dofasco Artist Lifetime Achievement Award – Skip Prokop
• Instrumental Recording of the Year: Carter Lancaster - Case Closed
• Songwriter of the Year: Luke Doucet
• Female Vocalist of the Year: Diana Panton
• Male Vocalist of the Year: Harrison Kennedy
• Piano/Keyboard Player of the Year: Adrean Farrugia
• Special Instrumentalist of the Year: Carter Lancaster
• Guitarist of the Year: Aaron Goldstein
• Drummer of the Year: Ray Farrugia
• Bassist of the Year: Colin Lapsley
• Canadian Recording of the Year by People’s Choice: The Reason: Fools
• Record of the Year: Luke Doucet - Steel City Trawler
• Alternative/Indie Recording of the Year: Cowlick - Wires
• Loud/Metal Recording of the Year: The Video Dead - Damn Disco
• Punk Recording of the Year: Pull Start Rockets - Pull Start Rockets
• Rap/Hip Hop Recording of the Year: Nilla - From The Ground Up
• Electronic Recording of the Year: Caribou - Swim
• Star Search Competition: Dawn and Marra

Industry Awards

• Music Teacher of the Year (independent school) by People’s Choice: Kate Quigley
• Music Teacher of the Year (elementary school) by People’s Choice: Tanya Sanders, W.H Ballard Public School
• Music Teacher of the Year (secondary school) by People’s Choice: James Moore, Sir John A. Macdonald
• Music Teacher of the Year (post-secondary school) by People’s Choice: Mike Malone, Mohawk College
• Artist Manager of the Year: Parkside Mike Renaud
• Instrument Retailer of the Year: Long & McQuade
• Studio Engineer of the Year: Trevor Titian
• Producer of the Year: Dan Achen
• Recording Studio of the Year: Grant Avenue Studio
• Website/Online Publication of the Year: www.hellbound.ca
• Artist Website of the Year: www.sarahharmer.com
• Video of the Year: LeE HARVeY OsMOND, Cuckoo's Nest – Ryan Furlong
• Best Album Artwork: Luke Doucet, Steel City Trawler – David Collier
• Record Label of the Year: Sonic Unyon Recording Company
• Music Retailer of the Year: Cheapies
• Music Director (Radio) of the Year: Sonja Maurin – Indi 101
• Publicist of the Year: Sean Palmerston
• Radio Show of the Year: Lou's Control – Indi 101
• Media Person of the Year: Lou Molinaro – Indi 101
• Radio Station of the Year: CFMU 93.3
• Print Publication of the Year: H Magazine
• Poster Artist of the Year: Kristie Ryder
• Major Concert Venue of the Year: Hamilton Place
• Live Club of the Year: This Ain’t Hollywood
• Live Sound Engineer of the Year: Steven Foster
• Musical Event of the Year by People’s Choice: Harlan Pepper CD release party
• Theatre of the Year: Studio at Hamilton Place
• Talent Buyer of the Year: Lou Molinaro — This Ain’t Hollywood
• Booking Agent of the Year: Paquin Entertainment
• Road Manager of the Year: Ace Piva
• Sound and Lighting Company of the Year: Lou’s Music
• Event Photographer of the Year: Stephanie Bell
• Musical Event of the Year: Supercrawl

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New Stumbleweed CD: 7 Favourites

Alt-country band, Stumbleweed have released their dazzling debut CD, 7 Favourites.

This supergroup consists of pedal steel guitarist Aaron Goldstein (Huron, Lee Harvey Osmond), guitarist Craig Gatchme from the Fat Cats, Steven Elmo Murphy (vocals, harmonica, acoustic guitar) & Shelby Kerr (vocals) from the Steven Elmo Murphy Band, and the Diesel Dog rhythm section of Ricky Neu (drums) and Ike Richardson (bass)

On the new disc, the band does an amazing job of balancing a traditional old-school country sound with a good-time, party rocking flavour. They've even called it "southern-fried, whiskey-soaked hippie country." That's definitely an apt description of their unique music.

Currently, the album is available at their shows.

Check out some footage from their CD Release Party at This Ain't Hollywood on April 10, 2010. Aaron couldn't make it so he was ably replaced by Dan Walsh. The first video is a song from the new CD.

Click here if you can't see the videos









More Stories: Aaron Goldstein - Fat Cats

Blues News Bites (Huron, Sawicki, Mayall)

Local

• Huron interview in View Magazine
  

World

• CNN iReport in the Blues
• Robert Johnson's home to be restored 
• Blues Musician Peter Lang needs help
• John Mayall's Bluesbreakers album with Clapton being reissued

Video

Justin Sawicki performs song from upcoming CD

Tom Wilson - Burlington Ribfest (Sept, 4, 2009)

The band Harlan Pepper (featuring Tom Wilson's son Thompson) opened the show with a few tunes.



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Tom Wilson's band included Jesse O'Brien (keyboards), Ray Farrugia (Junkhouse) (drums), Johnny Diamond (bass), and Aaron Goldstein (Lee Harvey Osmond)(guitar)





Thompson Wilson joined his dad for a few numbers



Both bands got together for the finale





More Tom Wilson stories

New Mark McNeil CD: Greetings From Hamilton

Spectator reporter and musician, Mark McNeil recently released his third recording: Greetings from Hamilton.

The six songs on the EP showcase Mark's expressive voice, and his amazing talent with various instruments: guitar (acoustic, electric, Hawaiian, slide), bass, ukulele, banjo and mandolin.

The music is an incredible combination of folk, country, pop and many other styles. There is even a little reggae-esque feeling on the first track, Early Bird.

Lyrically, the album is a wonderful look at the many facets of Hamilton. Mark writes about his experiences in his adopted city (he's originally from Ottawa but has lived here for over 25 years).

"It's kind of a postcard to friends from long ago - to say I'm having a good time and I don't think I'll be moving back to Ottawa any time soon." Mark wrote in the the liner notes.

Joining in his celebration of Hamilton are a few local players such as Steve Sinnicks, Aaron Goldstein, Ray Lyell, Troy Dowding, and more. The disc is produced by Mark and Dan Medakovic and Engineered by Dan Medakovic and Rob Lamothe

More Mark McNeil stories - More CD Releases

New Dave Pomfret CD: No Rush

Former Munday Nuns members, Dave Pomfret's new CD: No Rush, is an amazing collection of songs that's hard to pin down stylistically.

Dave (aka Salsa Dave) goes from catchy, rockin' riffs to mellow melodies. On the way, he touches on folk, rock, and even bits of pop and country thrown in.

Joining Dave in making this great music is former Nuns bandmate (and former Killjoy) Mike Trebilcock on guitar and many other instruments. Mike also produced the disc.

A number of other talented performers aided and abetted the singer/songwriter, including: Mark Mcintyre (bass), Aaron Goldstein (Pedal steel guitar), Craig Lapsley (Drums), Troy Dowding (Trumpet), Darcy Hepner (Sax, Organ), Rosemary Hale (Violin), Sarah Honeyford (Cello). On Background vocals there's Mary Simon, Jean Caffeine, and the Mississippi Kings.

The album was also a family affair as his wife, Karen Sturrock and his stepchildren joined on backing vocals. His son, Brier Pomfret, plays the piano on it as well.

Click here to listen to songs from No Rush.

Below are videos from his CD Release (and birthday) party on June 30, 2009. Click here if you can't see them.







Dave's step-daughter (and future superstar) Sarah Ivanco, came up and sang to start things off. She wowed the crowd.



Links: Dave Pomfret, More Dave Pomfret Stories, More CD Releases

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